Connecticut's Aquaculture Industry Nets Benefits From Changes In Federal Plan

January 6, 2015 Sheila Foran, UCONN Today

Commercial shellfish farmers who use the ocean to grow their crops off the nation’s coastline now have the same kind of protection against crop losses as do people who farm on land, due to a recent change in federal policy.

Gorton's Seafood Partners With SparkPeople To Offer Healthy Eating Support

January 6, 2015 Gorton's Seafood

The crew at Gorton's Seafood is once again taking steps to help people eat better in the New Year. In addition to offering 14 perfectly-portioned, lean protein Grilled Fillets and Simply Bake Fillets that are certified gluten free and come in a variety of flavors and species ranging from wild-caught Salmon to Tilapia to Alaska Pollock, Gorton's is partnering with SparkPeople.com, the largest healthy-living community on the web, to develop a 30-Day Realistic Resolution Challenge.

Mexico's First Tilapia Farm Earns BAP Certification

January 6, 2015 Global Aquaculture Alliance

Acuicola Gemso S.A. de C.V. is Mexico’s first tilapia farm to attain Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification.

Meat Prices Expected To Keep Climbing In 2015

January 6, 2015 Martha C. White, CNBC

A litany of proteins, including beef, pork and eggs, will be more expensive in 2015 — after their prices already shot up in 2014 — putting them further out of reach of America's working poor.

Impact Of Higher Beef Prices: What's Really Happening?

Hhow are higher beef prices affecting retail and foodservice operators and consumers and how are they responding, and what is the outlook for beef?